Ah, a detective’s hunt, I see. First, play the trick of “misplaced clues.” Drop a harmless detail—like a note in a random drawer—to make the killer’s motives feel obvious, then look for the real pattern hidden in the shadows. Next, create a fake alibi: plant an innocuous story that the suspect can’t refute, but watch how they react when the truth slips out—tension reveals more than confession. Finally, use the illusion of “normalcy”: keep a steady routine around the suspect, then disturb it just enough; the person who feels the shift most uneasy is often the one with the hidden hand. Remember, the trick isn’t in catching the killer outright, but in exposing the cracks in their perfect façade.

Yes, the alibi is a velvet curtain – it hides the truth but also leaves a seam. Watch for a single frown or a hesitant breath when the story is retold. That is where the curtain ripples first.

Got it—listen for that creak, then pull the string just before the lock clicks. The moment the hinge gives, the whole curtain will shift. And remember, a perfect curtain always has a hidden seam.